By Lori Klingman Founded in 2009 by Ashley Armistead, Let Me Run is a nonprofit running program for boys in fourth through eighth grades. Let Me Run uses the power of running to inspire boys to be courageous enough to be themselves, to build healthy relationships, and to live
By Maylene Jackson My daughter and I visited Italy this past spring. Our only agenda was pleasure. Burning calories, despite the wonderful pasta, was a distant concept. Yet, out of everything – the art, architecture, food and wine – our hikes together were most enjoyable. Not only did we
While at my son’s soccer game the other weekend, I saw a young toddler purse her lips and push herself up from the ground with a determined look on her face. After a few wobbly steps she broke into a run, screaming with glee. She had no place to
By Beverly Day The Swim for Smiles Youth Triathlon promotes health, wellness, fitness and team fellowship in the community of Chapel Hill, N.C. The organization is committed to helping youth ages 6-12 enter the sport of triathlons to not only improve their fitness level and endurance but to also
By Sean Kurdys Exercise, Education and Environment Project (E3 Project) is a Raleigh-based nonprofit that is working toward the prevention and elimination of childhood obesity. Our mission is to improve the health and wellness of the children in our community through exercise, education and environmental stewardship. We address the
